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MLB 5/26 Preview: Rangers Vs. Orioles

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<h2>Rangers @ Orioles &#8211; First Pitch: 7:05 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Scattered Clouds, 66°</div>
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<p>The <strong>Texas Rangers</strong> are set to lock horns with the <strong>Baltimore Orioles</strong>. You might have kicked off this season expecting the Rangers to dominate, but let&#8217;s take a moment to acknowledge the stellar performance of the Orioles, who&#8217;ve been anything but &#8220;wasting away" at the bottom of the AL East.</p>
<p>With the Orioles&#8217; impressive home record, this game seems primed for excitement. However, my money&#8217;s on <strong>Texas (+115)</strong> for this one. Let&#8217;s break it down.</p>
<p>The Orioles are putting their faith in the young right-handed pitcher, <strong>Grayson Rodriguez</strong>. His <strong>4.48 xFIP</strong> and <strong>25% strikeout rate</strong> over the past 30 days are respectable, but where he&#8217;s struggling is in his ground ball rate, standing at only <strong>35%</strong>. Meaning a staggering <strong>65%</strong> of balls off his pitches are line drives or fly balls – a recipe for trouble.</p>
<p>And his splits against left-handed and right-handed batters? They&#8217;re cause for concern over the<strong> past 30 days</strong>. Against <strong>lefties</strong>, Rodriguez&#8217;s <strong>.452 wOBA</strong> and a substantial <strong>.429 ISO power number</strong> are glaring red flags. When facing righties, things don&#8217;t get much better: a <strong>.393 wOBA</strong> and <strong>.300 ISO power number</strong>.</p>
<p>On the flip side, let&#8217;s delve into the prowess of the Rangers, a team recognized as one of the best-hitting teams in MLB. Particularly against right-handed pitching, the first five guys in their lineup bring some impressive numbers. <strong>Marcus Semien</strong> boasts a <strong>.222 ISO power number</strong>, followed by <strong>Corey Seager</strong> at <strong>.263</strong>, <strong>Nate Lowe</strong> at <strong>.227</strong>, <strong>Adolis</strong> <strong>Garcia</strong> at <strong>.240</strong>, and <strong>Josh Jung</strong> at <strong>.254</strong>.</p>
<p>While there&#8217;s a bit of a dip with <strong>Jonah Heim</strong> and <strong>Robbie Grossman</strong>, both switch hitters will be batting from the left side today.</p>
<p>On the mound for the Rangers is right-handed pitcher <strong>Jon</strong> <strong>Gray</strong>. His<strong> xFIP</strong> stands a tad high over the <strong>past month</strong> at <strong>4.75</strong>, and his K rate leaves something to be desired at under <strong>20%</strong>. However, his splits paint a favorable picture. Against lefties, Gray&#8217;s stats shine with a <strong>.261 wOBA</strong> and an excellent <strong>.107 ISO power number</strong>. Righties don&#8217;t fare much better with a <strong>.260 wOBA</strong> and a <strong>.143 ISO power number</strong>.</p>
<p>So, with all that in mind, I&#8217;m tipping my cap to the <strong>Texas Rangers</strong> for this matchup. Even with the Orioles&#8217; commendable home record, the Rangers&#8217; stellar hitting lineup might just be enough to swing this game in their favor.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Rangers</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-179 </td>
<td align="right">O 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-116 </td>
<td align="center">+113</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-174 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-112 </td>
<td align="center">+115</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Orioles</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +149 </td>
<td align="right">U 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-103 </td>
<td align="center">-134</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +146 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -108 </td>
<td align="center">-135</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Rangers</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Jon Gray: 4-1, 3.02 ERA, 6.75 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Marcus Semien</td>
<td width="180px">  .299, 8 HR, 40 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Corey Seager</td>
<td width="180px">  .348, 3 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Nathaniel Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .290, 5 HR, 29 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Adolis García</td>
<td width="180px">  .254, 14 HR, 49 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh Jung</td>
<td width="180px">  .273, 11 HR, 34 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Jonah Heim</td>
<td width="180px">  .273, 6 HR, 33 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Robbie Grossman</td>
<td width="180px">  .236, 5 HR, 26 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh H. Smith</td>
<td width="180px">  .205, 3 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Leody Taveras</td>
<td width="180px">  .304, 1 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<h3>Orioles</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Grayson Rodriguez: 2-1, 6.21 ERA, 10.71 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Cedric Mullins</td>
<td width="180px">  .275, 8 HR, 39 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Adley Rutschman</td>
<td width="180px">  .262, 7 HR, 25 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Anthony Santander</td>
<td width="180px">  .267, 8 HR, 28 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Ryan Mountcastle</td>
<td width="180px">  .239, 11 HR, 36 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Adam Frazier</td>
<td width="180px">  .253, 6 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Austin Hays</td>
<td width="180px">  .307, 5 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Gunnar Henderson</td>
<td width="180px">  .210, 5 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Jorge Mateo</td>
<td width="180px">  .232, 6 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Terrin Vavra</td>
<td width="180px">  .262, 0 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Rangers</h3>
<ul>
<li>The over hit in 2 of the Texas Rangers last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Orioles</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 3 of the Baltimore Orioles last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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